Westchester Day School is seeking full-time educators for the 2025-2026 school year in the following areas:
Elementary School Ivrit and Judaic Studies
Middle School Ivrit
Middle School Judaic Studies
The successful candidate will have a passion for Jewish Education, strong curricular and pedagogical knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative spirit.
About the School
Established in 1948 in Mamaroneck, NY, Westchester Day School, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational, dual curriculum Jewish elementary school (2-year-olds through 8th grade), prepares students to live as mensches and lifelong learners and inspires them to impact the world around them by cultivating a commitment to Torah, excellent middot, community and academic rigor.
Responsibilities include:
Plan and implement lessons and activities that are developmentally and grade appropriate and follows the set curricular goals
Follow the curricular materials and goals laid out by the school
Establish and maintain a high standard for classroom management and student engagement
Promote active participation of all students to ensure a positive and rewarding experience in the classroom
Collaborate with colleagues and administration regarding the social, emotional, and academic development of students
Maintain close partnerships with families, including phone calls, conferences, and written communications as needed
Use a wide variety of teaching strategies to differentiate instruction to support a range of learners
Remain open to learning and growing personally and professionally
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or in the content area of instruction. Master’s preferred.
Three or more years of teaching experience is strongly preferred.
Fluent Hebrew speaker with knowledge of teaching Hebrew as a second language is necessary for teaching teaching Ivrit
Possess a deep understanding of the Jewish holidays, Tefillah and weekly Parsha
Mastery over lesson planning and the ability to plan and teach towards clear curricular goals set by the school.
Strong character and professional references.
Effective communication skills, positive and collaborative growth mindset.
Salary range for this role is $60,000- $75,000, depending upon education and experience.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or any other protected status.
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